The United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) is a historical organization founded in 1894 in Nashville, Tennessee. Its primary purpose is to honor the memory of those who served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. The UDC promotes education about the Confederacy and its history, often through the preservation of monuments, cemeteries, and historical sites. The organization also engages in various charitable activities, including scholarships and community service. While the UDC has played a significant role in shaping the narrative around the Civil War and Reconstruction, it has faced criticism for its association with the promotion of Lost Cause ideology, which romanticizes the Confederacy.